Fragmented Australian economy and tariff debate in wartime era
The reading reflects a long, dense commentary on inflation, tariffs, and industry in Australia. It cites the Commonwealth Bank, tariff protection history for Australian Glass, and critiques tariff boards. The piece weaves reflections on past leaders, economic strategy, and current trade pressures with references to London markets and domestic prices. It also notes a tragic holiday accident and discussions of political figures, urging cautious policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes
Commonwealth Banke
Theodore
Chen ‘Peramrar
Cieistmas Trading
Britain
America
Europe
Australia Glass Co
Tariff Board
Aharenolders
Tartt Board
Taritt
Australia
Arice
Elbod Wits
Chass
Priestlys Salon Advertising Vapour Waving
An old advertisement for Priestlys Salon at Rams Street Cloncurry promotes Vapour Waving a non electric beauty treatment. It declares price reductions and guarantees all work with contact by phone for appointments, noting proprietors Mrs Truineer and Nin Wadah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priestly's
Truineer
Nin Wadah
Poeite Arida
Rams Street
Cloncurry
Rum Who Began to Get Fat
Narrator describes gradual weight gain and concern about fat. Mentions hospital setting, nurse, and symptoms as weight increases and health worries rise. References a long memory of concerning weight gain and bodily changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brean
Livia
Wien
Werusphen
Cloncurry Rainfalls and Historic Weather Record
The article recounts Cloncurty rainfall history over fifty years, noting record and average rainfall in months, extreme years with high and low totals, and local impacts. It cites figures from 1923 to 1997, mentions 1823, 1924, 1926, 1997, and discusses December and January totals, roads made impassable, and the effect on livestock and travel. It references a district memory of storms, high water, and the need to move stock to safer ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayeraeo
Anid Niyer
Point Loonout
Kitad
Poke Island
Geman
Byasis
Wales
USA
Wetton
Bilonek
Uae
Axtanian
Mtr
Joann Ali
Slo Anes Me Suanto
She Abate
Irs
Vipites
Bulenck
Conditon
Eoci
Song Hinseer
Maren
Lake
Iotlee
Lemos
Dr Jung
Tnt
WWE
ABT Paints
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Mary Joe Rave
Tamsinean
Qianeal Savings Bank of Australia
Onwealth
Advocate
Seymour
Devil
Bern
Balacleva
Hehi
Tkey
Mindle
Ukey
Lin
Gunvi
Sui! TV
Fight
Slike Marrax
W Gunn
Plumone
Aid
Meio
Brisbane
DAV
Bo Mole
Eedehad
Howard
London
Joe Lie
Cloncurry Rainfales
Alf Wellington
A. F .Wellington
SLES
OK Sing Loong
Rdware
Hollbrooks
Ona
Isherman
Owen
Money Melba
Ahtllers
Jon Millers
Jelly Carsratl
Fountains
Doen
Pioneer
Eworks
FORD
Ford “A” Tourer
Gulf Engineering and Motor Cu
Rox
N. J. Powers
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